The Australian market marked time over the last month, with very little movement in the major indices. The S&P/ASX 200 Index moved from 4745.2 at the end of December 2010 to 4753.9 at the end of January 2011, a rise of just 0.18%. The best performing sectors during the month were Financials and Consumer Discretionary, [...]
Mount Gambier and the South East will inevitably lose more jobs under a new tax, the Flood Levy, that the Federal Government plans to impose on residents of Australia. Prime Minister Gillard announced last Thursday details of the new tax which her Government will impose in order to pay for Queensland and Victoria reconstruction costs. [...]
Australia Day 2011 was celebrated in the South East with community events at Mount Gambier and Mil-Lel. At both locations a barbeque meal was provided before everyone sat down to watch the Australia Day Awards being presented by the respective Mayors.
The Mil-Lel Memorial Hall was the location for the celebration of Australia Day, 2011, for the District Council of Grant. Barbeque lunch was served, followed by the singing of Advance Australia Fair and the official Award presentations. More details about the award winners can be found in this story. Click on any photo to start [...]
The Cave Gardens was the location for the celebration of Australia Day, 2011, in Mount Gambier. Barbeque breakfast was served, followed by the flag raising ceremony and official Award presentations. More details about the award winners can be found in this story. Click on any photo to start the slide show and view a larger [...]
Policies by the State and Federal Labour Governments have lead to job losses in the South East, and will lead to further job losses if policy proposals are implemented.
The events leading up to the first Australia Day in 1788 sometimes get lost amongst the speeches, awards and barbeques that now form a regular part of our Australia Day. In their wisdom, the English decided to colonise New South Wales, in an attempt to alleviate the pressure on their overcrowded prison system. Captain Arthur [...]
Mid summer brings the second flush of blooms to the many roses in Vansittart Park, Mount Gambier. The Vansittart Park roses were pruned of their spring blooms prior to Christmas, and are now just starting to show their true summer colours. Photos taken on Sunday, 23 January 2011, in the middle of a warm and [...]
International Soccer Club met Premier League side Adelaide Comets in the first of the 2011 warm up games last weekend. Two games were played, and Adelaide Comets won both games comfortably. Both sides recognised the fact that the Comets were always going to be a class above Inter, however it gave a chance for Inter [...]
The South Australian Government will soon make a decision that will affect the lives of many people living in the South East of South Australia. Will our elected lawmakers take heed of The Lesson from Kalangadoo?